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lb_gilbert

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The nurse conducting a seminar on bioterrorism reviews several types of agents that may be used as weapons. An agent that does not seriously damage or kill the target population but only impairs it is classified as _____________.
 
  Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

Question 2

The wife of a patient with a cuffed tracheostomy asks why the cuff is inflated intermittently. The nurse replies that the purpose of the inflated cuff is to:
 
  a. prevent regurgitation after meals.
  b. hold the trachea open until it is completely healed.
  c. dilate the tracheal opening for passage of secretions.
  d. prevent aspiration when eating.


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fraziera112

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Reply #1 on: Jul 11, 2018
Answer to Question 1

incapacitating
The agent that only impairs the target rather than killing or seriously damaging it is classified as an incapacitating agent.

Answer to Question 2

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The cuff is inflated to prevent aspiration when eating or when the tracheostomy tube is being cleaned.


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Reply 2 on: Jul 11, 2018
Great answer, keep it coming :)

bigcheese9

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YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

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